Student Issues

Students pursue the help of a counselor for a variety of reasons. Usually they seek counseling to relieve the pressure of specific issues or symptoms, such as:

dissatisfying social relationships
depression
anxiety
difficulty setting goals
problems related to stress
low self-confidence
disappointing academic performance
questions about sexuality
mood swings
family issues
suicidal thoughts
alcohol or drug issues
decisions about a major or career
homesickness
sleep problems
eating problems
sexual assault or abuse
mixed emotions
pregnancy decisions
loneliness
shyness
grief

Counseling is a process of learning from the very experiences which are troubling for people. No problem is too big or too insignificant for discussing with a counselor. Keep in mind that numerous students use counseling services for a wide variety of reasons. At Old Dominion, counseling is considered a healthy choice.